How to pronounce impresses
Say it like im-PRES-iz. Impresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES).
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- im
- PRES
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impresses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impresses
American and British speakers say impresses in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/ in the US and /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PRES-iz.
What does impresses mean?
- plural of impress How to pronounce impress
- third-person singular simple present indicative of impress How to pronounce impress
Questions about saying impresses
How do you pronounce impresses?
Say im-PRES-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impresses?
Impresses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRES). Broken into parts: im · PRES · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say impresses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/ and the British form is /ˌɪmˈprɛsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.